"Guests enjoy the ethnic cuisine, sweets and specialties from many countries of the world.

"Families can shop the cultural clothing, jewelry, artifacts, paintings and fashion items from the exhibitors who represent over 80 countries and cultures.

"The Columbus International Festival officers a unique opportunity to our community and businesses to support, encourage and participate in cultural diversity education to promote the life of peace and nonviolence."

"It takes a whole year to plan it, and really dedicated volunteers," Jindal said in an interview.

A tradition that began two years ago, that of having a federal court judge swear in new U.S. citizens at a naturalization ceremony, will return again this year, Jindal said.

More than 300 people have become citizens during the last two festivals.

"This is the only festival which involves all the cultures and countries in one place," Jindal said.